The
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote
representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants
from the designated groups.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Discipline of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer
Engineering, Howard College,
University of
Kwazulu-Natal, Durban - 4001, South Africa.
REF NO.: CAES/EEE/03/2023
Founded
in 1910 as the Natal University College in Pietermaritzburg, the University of
Natal was granted independent university status in 1949 owing to its rapid
growth in numbers, its wide range of courses, and its achievements in and
opportunities for research. The distinctive Howard College building was opened
in 1931. The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of the largest, oldest,
and most transformed universities in sub-Saharan Africa – a teaching and
research-led university. The UKZN has an international reputation for academic
excellence, outstanding research output, and African scholarship. We have links
with over 250 international institutions, which facilitate ongoing
collaborative academic partnerships.
When one considers the rapid developments in Distributed Energy
Resources (DERS), adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS),
Promulgation of Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) and the influx of DC
loads (Electric vehicles, LED Streetlights etc.), it is not surprising that Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC)
grids have been attracting considerable global attention. The development and
deployment of MVDC grids, in collaboration with the existing MVAC
infrastructure, has the potential to significantly enhance the modern power grid,
with improvements in reliability, flexibility and efficiency.
In line with its research vision and mission, there is a requirement for
a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer
Engineering. The successful candidate for this position will be involved in research
that would seek to realize the potential of MVDC to the power grid as a means
of ensuring that the power grid of the near future is efficient, reliable and
cost-effective.
The candidate will be expected to use applicable power system simulation
software to model hybrid AC- DC grids and investigate its potential benefits
for utility distribution system applications viz. high-power supply capability,
improved penetration of DER’s and enhanced power flow control flexibility.
Duration and Salary:
The post-doctoral fellowship is for 12 months,
worth R180 000 per annum.
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree (PhD) in Electrical /
Electronic Engineering, etc. should be completed within the past five years.
Bachelors and Masters in Electrical / Electronic Engineering related
area.
Applicants must be under the age of 35
years.
An adequate number of publications in the relevant area of expertise.
The ability to contribute to UKZN’s mission and vision in terms of
research.
Procedures and Dates:
1.
Applications forms, 2. Covering letter, 3. Curriculum Vitae, 4. Project Proposal
(related to the objective of this work), 5. Certified copy of applicant's
doctoral degree certificate or PhD award letter (al in a single .pdf document) should
be addressed to Dr Mohamed F. Khan emailed to: KhanM@ukzn.ac.za
(co-supervisors will be: Dr. Leigh Jarvis, Dr. Viranjay M. Srivastava).
The subject line must clearly indicate Ref. no.: ‘CAES/EEE/03/2023 Your Surname’.
Applicants
who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The closing
date for receipt of applications is Friday, 31st March 2023.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted/communicated till Monday 10th
April 2023.
The
interview will take place near 3rd or 4th week of April
2023 (If required, the interviews will be held via online medium)
Joining
will be from/onwards Thursday, 1 June 2023.
Alternatively posted to:
Dr. Mohamed F. Khan
Room 306, Electronic Engineering, EECE,
Howard College, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Durban-4001, South Africa.
Useful Links:
https://scholar.google.com.pk/citations?hl=en&user=YHG4XbUAAAAJ
https://scholar.google.com.pk/citations?hl=en&user=eg0fFWEAAAAJ
https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?hl=en&user=XfEnNhwAAAAJ
NOTE - The research group reserves the
right not to make an appointment for this advert. Should you not receive a reply or update by the 20 April
2023, kindly consider that your application has not been successful.
